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Tsumamina (Brassica Microgreen)
つまみな (Tsumamina)
Also known as: Tsumamina, Brassica microgreen, Brassica rapa juvenile, 摘み菜
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | つまみな |
| Common Japanese notations | つまみな, 摘み菜, ツマミナ |
| Origin | Young harvested Brassica greens at microgreen / juvenile stage; small-volume modern Japanese specialty production |
| Typical functions | Microgreen garnish for premium foodservice, Salad ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Tsumamina (つまみな) refers to young Brassica greens harvested at microgreen / juvenile stage. The OEM positioning is specialty microgreen and premium foodservice garnish.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh tsumamina retail (specialty)
What it is
Tsumamina is young harvested Brassica greens at the microgreen / juvenile stage.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Microgreen garnish, salad ingredient, premium foodservice.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche microgreen specialty. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche microgreen specialty. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — つまみな
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.